Richard Slayman

Richard Slayman (1961/1962 – May 11, 2024) was an American patient, known to be the first patient to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant.[1][2]

Background

Slayman, a supervisor for the state transportation department from Weymouth, Massachusetts, had received a human kidney in 2018. When it began to fail in 2023 and he developed congestive heart failure, his doctors suggested he try one from a modified pig, which he received in a procedure at Massachusetts General Hospital on March 16, 2024.[3][4]

Death

Slayman died on May 11, 2024, at the age of 62. The hospital said in a statement that they "have no indication" the death was caused by the transplant.[5][6]

References
  1. "The first person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died". NPR.org. May 12, 2024. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  2. "Patient Dies Weeks After Kidney Transplant From Genetically Modified Pig". New York Times. May 12, 2024. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  3. "An Update on Mr. Rick Slayman, World's First Recipient of a Genetically-Modified Pig Kidney". Massachusetts General. May 11, 2024. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  4. "Mass. patient who received pig kidney leaves hospital, continues recovery at home". Wbur.com. April 3, 2024. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  5. "World's First Pig Kidney Recipient Dies Two Months After Transplant". Jang.com. May 12, 2024. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  6. "US patient, 62, who had first ever pig kidney transplant dies two months after operation". Standard.co.uk. May 12, 2024. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
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